US Bridges

US 90A EB over Bullhead Bayou

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.95 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 120800002708057

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,544
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 90A EB over Bullhead Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US 90A EB over Bullhead Bayou in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 83 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,544 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,053 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 90A EB
CrossesBullhead Bayou
Location0.95 MI W of SH 6
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60701, -95.66378
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,544 (2019)
Projected traffic33,053 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 90A EB over Bullhead Bayou built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 90A EB over Bullhead Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 90A EB over Bullhead Bayou carry?

About 27,544 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 90A EB over Bullhead Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 90A EB over Bullhead Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.